America’s OIdest Living Vet Shares His Secrets of Life (Video)

Mr. Overton witnessed Pearl Harbor and fought in Iwo Jima

There are a few guaranteed tactics to live a longer life, namely giving up cigarettes, eating more fruits and vegetables, getting plenty of sleep, and even thinking positive thoughts, but for some people, certain vices are deemed to be the ‘secret’ to their longevity.

Take Richard Overton, for instance. The oldest surviving United States military veteran credits a few habits some might look down upon as actually being the reason he’s so old. In October of 2016, the veteran turned 110 and to this day, he credits cigars, whiskey, and guns for keeping him ‘young’.

Overton admits to chain-smoking cigars, insists on including a splash of whiskey in his morning coffee, and enjoys a steady diet of fried catfish and butter pecan ice cream. It’s important to note that he is an exception to the rule. Still, his advice for others is interesting, nonetheless.

Bacon is always the answer. Currently working towards an MBA with an emphasis in fantasy football. I have friends in spite of myself. Probably the best meat eater in the world. Trying to change the name from Tweeting to Gregging. Recommended by 4 out of 5 people that recommend things. I’m here to avoid friends on Facebook.